jlamere

So heartbroken[ATTACH=CONFIG]571677[/ATTACH]

jlamere

Can that be fixed? It is broken!!!!!!!

jlamere

[ATTACH=CONFIG]571678[/ATTACH]Can this be fixed? I need help! Where would I find a piece for this? THis is where it is hitting.

Macybaby

Hmm, I had a parts machine, will have to check and see if I've still got it.
This should be longer with a hole in it that the thread goes through, In effect, it's the take up lever.

http://www.needlebar.org/cm/displayi..._display_media

Macybaby

That picture is what it looks like with the needle fully down. When the needle is fully up, that part sticks up a few inches above the top.

http://www.needlebar.org/cm/displayi..._display_media

jlamere

Thanks! I think someone is going to send me one!!! I appreciate you finding the photos to show me what is should look like.

Macybaby

Ok-then I'll not head out to see if I've still got the parts machine out there. Though maybe I will out of curiosity, it's still light enough I don't need a flashlight.

jlamere

Are the feed dogs adjustable? The one on mine seems low?

jlamere

I think I got the feed dog figured out I still need to mess with it a little, it seems to have a noise, but it might just need to be used a little. I read about how to loosen then nut and raise it, so I tried without breaking anything yet. It doesn't seem to move right on the spring thing in the back. That is why I think maybe with time and some use it will work. I put some fabric in it and lowered the foot and the fabric did move through and the noise quit. As soon as I tried without the fabric it made a knocking sound and didn't move correctly. [ATTACH=CONFIG]572471[/ATTACH]

jlt37869

You are making good progress on your machine! The manual says there is a 6 sided nut underneath that will enable you to raise and lower the feed dogs, so that must be it. Mine also has a slight clicking noise in the feed dog area (with no fabric), but nothing too alarming. I figure it may go away (or lessen) with more use/cleaning/oiling as I can't (yet) see what is causing the clicking noise.

Do you know what type of wood was used for the base? Someone told me walnut, but not sure that is right.